Vyšný Orlík
Vyšný Orlík is a village and municipality in Svidník District in the Prešov Region of north-eastern Slovakia.
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| Coordinates: 49°21′N 21°30′E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region | Prešov |
| District | Svidník |
| First mentioned | 1414 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.78[1] km2 (5.71[1] sq mi) |
| Elevation | 264[2] m (866[2] ft) |
| Population (2021) | |
| • Total | 388[3] |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 090 11[2] |
| Area code(s) | +421 54[2] |
| Car plate | SK |
| Website | www |
History
The village was first mentioned in 1414 and had various names throughout history such as Felsoodor (1907-1913) and later, Vyšný Orlík. The Greek Catholic church of the Accession of the Lord was established in 1793 and this village is predominantly Carpatho-Rusyn Greek Catholic.
A more detailed history with photographs can be found at....
Geography
The municipality lies at an altitude of 283 metres and covers an area of 14.716 km². It has a population of about 413 people.
Rerefences
- "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_ukaz: Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne)". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
External links
Media related to Vyšný Orlík at Wikimedia Commons- Official website
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